This scheme aims to support households in the most need.
The Household Support Fund is designed to provide short-term urgent financial help to Torbay residents who are struggling to afford household essentials.
Funding for this scheme is provided by the Department for Work and Pensions. You can find out more about the Household Support Fund and other help available on the GOV.UK website.
Applications for this funding can be made once by each household from April 1 2024 to September 30 2024.
Payments will start to be made around 19 May 2024.
There is a limited budget available, and this scheme will close when funding is no longer available.
To be considered for a one-off payment, Household Support, you must be:
This webpage will be updated with details of other types of support available through Household Support Fund shortly.
If you are in receipt of a welfare benefit and either have children in your household or you or your partner are entitled to PIP or DLA, you will qualify for a one-off award of £100.
If you are not in receipt of a welfare benefit, but you have children in your household or you or your partner are in receipt of PIP or DLA and have a low disposable income of £50 per week or less after all essential expenditures you will qualify for a one off award of between £250 and £500 depending on the size of your household.
Please either:
Please make sure to include your name and address when supplying your evidence.
Your application will be assessed, and you will be notified of the outcome. Awards will be made into your bank account and do not have to be repaid.
You can obtain a paper application form from Torquay or Brixham libraries or the Paignton Library and Information Centre.
If you cannot apply online, please submit an application by:
You will need to provide a telephone number and email address to ensure your claim is not held up and we can contact you for further information if needed.
The Welfare Support scheme helps people who are setting up a home for the first time.
If you get Council Tax Support you can claim extra help with your Council Tax.
Torbay Food Alliance can provide a range of support and advice, telephone: 01803 446022
Preston Food Club - call: 07708 253999 email: prestonfoodclub@gmail.com
Exeter Community Energy provides free energy and money saving advice for people living in Torbay.
More information and support can be found on the Government website
Take advantage of a complimentary home energy assessment offered by ECOE and enjoy the following benefits:
The Welfare Support scheme helps people who are setting up a home for the first time.